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DU51 VUR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,462 mi
Last recorded92,462 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,462 miles

both front shocker have light misting of oil

both inner rack joints have slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge

small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Fail 9 Jan 2019 92,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shocker have light misting of oil

both inner rack joints have slight play

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on outer edge

small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,369 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,520 miles

All brake ferrules corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake ferrules corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,963 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door check strap missing

Offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel tank filler neck insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,491 miles

Centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,750 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 58,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,626 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,932 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,959 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,899 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,604 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 30,604 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,848 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 26,848 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,943 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DU51 VUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU51 VUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU51 VUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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